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    The keepers of Lost's secrets revealed

    Bill Van Rysdam
    Mar 2, 2010 | 11:57 am
    • If you feel like you need a road map for Lost, you're not alone.
    • Wondering what happens to Kate?

    I’m lost, but unlike most males, I’m not afraid to ask for directions.

    No, I’m not talking about navigating Houston streets. I’m talking about the eccentric/peculiar ABC television show Lost.

    Now before you get all excited about me revealing a brilliant theory on why everyone is trapped on the island, what is behind the smoke monster, or who Jacob really is …. I have some bad news.

    I don’t have a clue. I confess that I watch the show every week, but I always end up scratching my head thinking, "What just happened?" That’s why I rely on the Internet and social media Web sites.

    Lost is the perfect show for today’s world of social media. There are tons of blogs, Internet sites, Facebook groups and other ways for fans to keep up with what’s going on. And is there ever a lot to thrash out.

    Consider that on Facebook alone, Lost has 1,802,974 fans that have joined its group and that number grows every day. The nature of the show makes it perfect for people who enjoy conspiracies and story lines that offer multiple explanations that have not been seen on network TV since Twin Peaks.

    Think about it. How often do you hear people try to figure out what’s going on with Ted on How I Met Your Mother? (In case you’re wondering, that show has a mere 10,400 fans on Facebook.)

    Lost is rich with quirky characters, plot twists and what-the-hell-just-happened moments that keeps fans guessing.

    ABC repeats the previous week’s episode with “Pop-Up” notes and other info to help us slower folks keep up.

    I have even heard of people who go to work early on (now) Wednesday mornings just to meet up with co-workers and go over theories from last night’s show. That’s simply a different form of social media, albeit an older one.

    Lost is in its final season and the producers promise to answer most questions. I’ve heard/read lots of theories.

    The best one so far is that Jacob and MIB (Man In Black) are staging some kind of moral contest to determine whether man is inherently good or evil. They introduce participants to their game, which include the Dharma Initiatives, plane crashes and ship wrecks to help them resolve who is right.

    If you’ve never seen an episode, forget trying to follow any of this — it won’t make any sense. But if you are a fan, here are some links that will give you some additional insight into what others are saying.

    I would love to know what you think. Post a comment below with your thoughts on what’s behind all the unexplained appeal of Lost.

    Instant Dharma … A weekly video chat on AOL that breaks down each episode.

    The Lost Blog … A local fan site that’s not affiliated with the show, but one that offers good tips and video previews.

    Lost…And Gone Forever … A good breakdown of each episode.

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    Concert News

    Jack Johnson rides into Houston on surf-themed 2026 tour

    Alex Bentley
    Nov 7, 2025 | 1:00 pm
    Jack Johnson
    Photo by Tahnei Roy
    Jack Johnson will play at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on August 30, 2026.

    Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson, known his for laidback surf-rock music, will embark on the SURFILMUSIC Tour in 2026, which will include a stop at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, August 28.

    The expansive 43-date North American tour, which starts on June 19 in Gilford, New Hampshire, will have three separate legs.

    The three Texas dates — The Woodlands on August 28, Austin on August 29, and Dallas on August 30 — will be part of the second leg, where Johnson will be joined by Lake Street Dive.

    The tour is Johnson’s first since 2022 and will celebrate a new era of music, film, and environmental connection rooted in his 20+ year career.

    Johnson is touring in support of a forthcoming soundtrack, scored by Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez for a new documentary, SURFILMUSIC, that chronicles Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to musician.

    The film, which will be released in 2026, weaves through the making of his iconic surf films Thicker Than Water (1999) and The September Sessions (2000), which paved the way for his music career.

    It celebrates the lifelong friendships and ocean-driven community that shaped Johnson’s path, and features many of the surfers who appeared in the original films, including Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, and the Malloy Brothers.

    Johnson released his first album, Brushfire Fairytales, in 2001, and he has gone on to put out eight other albums, most recently Meet the Moonlight in 2022.

    Fans can register for the Jack Johnson presale at jackjohnsonmusic.com, now through Sunday, November 9. The presale begins Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10 am local time and runs through general on-sale date of Friday, November 14.

    Jack Johnson SURFILMUSIC 2026 Tour Dates

    • June 19 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
    • June 20 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
    • June 21 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
    • June 24 – Saratoga, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
    • June 26 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
    • June 27 – Philadelphia, PA – Highmark Mann Center
    • June 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
    • June 30 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
    • July 1 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
    • July 3 – Burgettstown, PA – Pavilion at Star Lake
    • July 4 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
    • July 5 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
    • July 7 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
    • July 8 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
    • July 10 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
    • July 11 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
    • July 12 – Shakopee, MN – Minnesota Quarry Amphitheater
    • August 18 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
    • August 19 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
    • August 21 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
    • August 22 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
    • August 23 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
    • August 25 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
    • August 26 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
    • August 28 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
    • August 29 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
    • August 30 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
    • September 1 – Riverside, MO – MORTON Amphitheater
    • September 2 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
    • September 3 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
    • September 4 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
    • September 6 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic
    • September 26 – George, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre
    • September 27 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
    • September 28 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater
    • September 30–October 1 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre
    • October 3 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
    • October 4 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
    • October 6 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
    • October 9 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
    • October 10– Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
    • October 11– Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
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